Corey Taylor

Corey Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, author, and actor best known as the lead vocalist of Slipknot and a co-founder of Stone Sour.

Corey Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, author, and actor best known as the lead vocalist of Slipknot and a co-founder of Stone Sour. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1973 and has also released solo albums under his own name. Taylor has toured extensively in Canada with Slipknot, Stone Sour, and as a solo artist, making him a recurring figure in Canadian rock and metal concert culture.

Early life

Corey Todd Taylor was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 8, 1973. He grew up in the United States and later became active in the Iowa rock scene.

Music career

Taylor co-founded Stone Sour in 1992 and joined Slipknot in 1997, becoming one of the band's best-known members. He has also released solo material, including the albums CMFT and CMF2.

Other work

Beyond music, Taylor has appeared as an actor and has written books. These projects expanded his profile beyond heavy metal and hard rock.

Public image

Taylor is widely associated with a distinctive vocal style and frontman persona. He is commonly identified as a major figure in modern heavy metal.